Rim Shot Canyon - Moab - Canyoneering

Rim Shot Canyon

Moab
Technical Canyoneering

Rim Shot is a short and sweet technical canyoneering adventure. This route will attract those with a couple hours to kill and those who would like a simple route to introduce their friends to rappelling and the sport of canyoneering.

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Rim Shot Canyon is part of the "Circle of Friends" program. Members of the "Circle of Friends" have access to more specific information, explicit route information, GPS waypoints, trailhead location and detailed maps. If you would like more information on joining the "Circle of Friends" visit the sign up page.

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General Information:
Rim Shot is a technical canyoneering route. Total time required form trailhead to trailhead is approximately 2 hours. Rim Shot Canyon requires complete technical gear. Rim Shot is rated 3A I using the Canyon Rating System. This canyon is accessible year round. This is an excellent winter and cold weather route provided there is no snow on the ground. This route is suitable for beginners with competent leadership.

Navigation for this route is moderate. A GPS and good map reading skills are useful. This canyon has an extremely small flash flood danger.

This canyon should never require any swimming or wading. The route contains three rappels. All anchors are easy to locate and rig.

Trailhead Information:
The Rim Shot Trailhead is located 10 minutes from Moab and is accessible to all vehicles in all weather conditions.

Take only pictures and leave only footprints.

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